In the complex realm of worldwide employment, special needs inclusion emerges as a critical cornerstone, guiding us towards a more balanced and fair society. The Walt Disney Company is a notable player in this arena, standing tall as a fervent advocate for diversity and inclusion. By valuing and embracing a spectrum of abilities, Disney crafts…
It’s a question that sparks curiosity and debate: Can individuals with special needs join the military? Well, the answer isn’t a simple yes or no. The military has specific requirements for enlistment, including physical, mental, and educational standards. While some individuals with special needs may meet these standards, others may face challenges. The military’s duty…
Today we are going to go over it in much more detail and exactly why having a safe swallow is so important. What is aspiration in babies and children? When a child aspirates it means that food or drink is going into their lungs instead of down the esophagus into the stomach. This can happen…
Easter is such a fun time of year with the easter egg hunts and spending time as a family. We have had to modify our Easter Egg Hunts to accommodate our special needs daughter due to her being NPO (nothing by mouth) and now that she is eating but not able to have candy. She…
It’s the most wonderful time of year coming up and it has become tradition to fill children’s Christmas Stockings with candy and small presents. But what do you do when your child can’t eat candy? Some children with feeding tubes are completely NPO (nothing by mouth) and other’s are just not in a stage where…
If your child has had many experiences with surgery, procedures, tests, and hospital stays you may have noticed that they have a genuine fear of all things medical. For lots of us medical parents, we start to wonder if this fear is actually a form of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Unfortunately, the truth is yes,…
As a mom that had a fairly normal first pregnancy, and then had a really stressful second pregnancy, I feel like I have experienced both sides of the birthing coin. My first child was born at full term and had no issues. We had quite a few rough nights in the beginning and there were…
Your little one is growing and you’re so happy, and then you realize that it is very difficult to find adaptive pajamas that will work for a toddler with a G Tube or GJ Tube. This is especially true if your child gets continuous feeds overnight. Most manufacturers only make snap or button pajamas up…
When weaning a child from a feeding tube, most nutritionists and doctors will want them to hit a calorie goal or calorie range. For example, our daughter was on a feeding schedule that 960 calories by g tube every day over 18 hours. So we knew that in order to fully wean her off of…
Teething is a very normal stage of life for children. It can start as early as 2 months old and continue up until age 3 or 4. Sometimes, I think teething is hardest on the parents because you see your baby just angry and in pain. There are tons of different helpful tips to help…
